Universal catheter anchoring system
US6770055B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2025/0266
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of securing a medical article to the body of a patient is disclosed in which an anchoring device comprising an anchor and a retainer is used. The retainer is attached to an upper surface of the anchor and comprises a base, a cover and a post. The base is disposed on the upper surface of the anchor and the cover is connected to the base so as to move between an open and a closed position. When the cover is in the closed position, it lies above at least part of the base. The post is attached movably to either the base or the cover and is arranged so as to lie at least partially between the cover and the base when the cover is in the closed position. When securing a medical article, the cover is placed in the open position and the medical article placed onto the retainer. The cover may then be closed over the medical article and the anchoring device attached to the patient.
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